Closing Arguments End With Casey Anthony's 'Bella Vita' Tattoo Jury Expected To Begin Deliberations Monday

POSTED: Monday, July 4, 2011
UPDATED: 11:31 am EDT July 4, 2011
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Prosecutor Linda Drane Burdick ended closing arguments in the Casey Anthony murder trial Monday with a photo of the "Bella Vita" tattoo Casey Anthony got while Caylee was missing, and asking who benefited from Caylee's death.

"Bella Vita" means "Beautiful Life" in Italian. When Burdick sat down, lead defense attorney Jose Baez immediately asked for a mistrial based on improper statements by the state in closing arguments. Judge Belvin Perry denied the request.

Perry called for a quick recess and then began giving the jury its instructions for deliberation.

Each of the charges against Casey Anthony was spelled out for the jurors by Perry.

Perry said Casey Anthony is charged with murder in the first-degree, second-degree murder, manslaughter, third-degree felony murder, aggravated manslaughter of a child, aggravated child abuse and four counts of providing false information to a law enforcement officer.

He went on to explain the criteria for convicting Casey Anthony on each of these charges.

Perry said if the killing was committed "by accident or misfortune .. and without any unlawful intent," it is excusable.

A copy of the instructions was given to the jurors in writing as well.

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